Sept 8, 2011 Dream - FE final list complete

[madmouse91]

Welcome back Kerry! 9 cruises at the age of 20??? WOW! That's SO awesome!! So your friend is a first timer, Right? She is gonna love it!

It will be a pleasure to sail with you and your friend.

Dennis

Yes I have been incredibly lucky It is her first time on any ship so she's really excited! I can't wait for her to experience the dining, the shows, the islands!

Welcome, Kerry! Glad you will be sailing with us.

Hi! I can't wait!

 

[Roadweaver]

Yes I have been incredibly lucky It is her first time on any ship so she's really excited! I can't wait for her to experience the dining, the shows, the islands!



Hi! I can't wait!

Looks like there will be several first on this cruise. This will be my friend's first cruise as well, and first time going to WDW. We are going to the park after the cruise. Since her husband does not like to travel, I am hoping that I can get her hooked on Disney and when ever I need a cruise fix, she will want to come. Just cost to much to travel solo.

 

[Roadweaver]

I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how we can recognize each other.

On the cruise I just took on the Dream, we were to wear these green rubber wrist bands that we brought from one of the Disboard members. One problem, unless you were right up on the person, you could not be seen in the crowd. We were suppose to meet at the Donald pool at 3pm to say hello. After we got back, almost everyone on the Disboard meet forum for our cruise said that they were there but could not find anyone. This was a half filled ship, I would hate to see the crowd if the ship was full.

I did notice that someone had on a green lanyard that had "Disboard" on it. I did not see anyone else with it and wondered if it was from a different cruise.

 

[tstobb]

I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how we can recognize each other.

Shouldn't be too hard to find me - I'll be the one dancing like a loon at the sailaway party

Partying like a pirate

Having a formal Mickey Bar


...and not minding that I just rolled out of a hammock because I'm in paradise on Castaway Cay!

Did I mention we have a tradition to stand out at the lifeboat drill?

 

[mickeymedic]

Great pictures, tstobb! It looks like we have a real character in our group!

It's such short cruise - but does anyone want to try to do a Dismeet? Suggestions for place and time are welcome. I'd love to meet all y'all.

 

[Roadweaver]

Great pictures, tstobb! It looks like we have a real character in our group!

It's such short cruise - but does anyone want to try to do a Dismeet? Suggestions for place and time are welcome. I'd love to meet all y'all.

A good place is in front of Nemos Reef. If we do it before the drill like 3pm, we would not miss anything. This is only a suggestion.

 

[ChocolateTrish]

Hi Trish!

This is my first FE, too. For starters, go to the DCL FAQ thread that is a "sticky" at the top of the Cruise Board. There are a few threads linked through there describing the basics of FE.

From what I can tell (and everyone - please feel free to add or correct my info) you can either do a small goody bag per cabin, or you can do something small for each cruiser. When I send out the final FE list, you will be able to see how many cruisers are in each room.

You will hang your Fish Extender on your Fish outside your room the first day of the cruise and leave it there for the duration of the cruise. At a time of your choosing, you will distribute your FE gifts to your fellow cruisers. There is no set day or time. So, you will also receive gifts from your fellow cruisers throughout the cruise. Someone somewhere on here described it as kind of like a secret santa for disers.

The gift you give can be anything you want. There are lots of threads where people share pictures of what they gave and/or what they got. Some people put a lot of time and effort into their gifts. But please don't feel like you have to go completely overboard. We do this as a simple fun exchange. We don't want to leave anyone out just because some of us are less artistically talented or creative than others.

As far as special notes - someone asked me to note that she and her friend are both Diabetics. I plan to note that I am severly allergic to Latex (rubber bands, balloons, etc can cause problems.) Others have shared with me their child's favorite character. Again - there are no hard and fast rules.

I hope you will join us in our FE!

Hiya ....... We will definately be joining the FE!!!! Ive been and bought some fabric and bits today and started putting together a home made FE ... its looking really good and am really pleased with it so put our name down ... I am really looking forward to it and the kids are really excited!!! I will PM u with our details xx

We are soooooooooo excited !!!! Cant wait to go!!!

Trish x

 

[mickeymedic]

A good place is in front of Nemos Reef. If we do it before the drill like 3pm, we would not miss anything. This is only a suggestion.

Sounds good to me! I'm certainly open to other suggestions, but this sounds like it would work!

 

[mickeymedic]

Hiya ....... We will definately be joining the FE!!!! Ive been and bought some fabric and bits today and started putting together a home made FE ... its looking really good and am really pleased with it so put our name down ... I am really looking forward to it and the kids are really excited!!! I will PM u with our details xx

We are soooooooooo excited !!!! Cant wait to go!!!

Trish x

I might just have to get the creative juices flowing and make a homemade FE. I think this is going to be a lot of fun.

 

[tstobb]

It looks like we have a real character in our group!

Moi? Never! I blame my DW for providing me with the beer! Actually, we have another tradition when we do any trip Disney related. We play trivia leading up to the trip and the winner gets to choose what we do 1st. I won and the 1st thing was "Get Daddy a beer"



Just hoping the have the beer mug program available on the Dream by September!

We are looking forward to meeting everyone as well

We like to board early and head up to the buffet, grab a table outside and watch everyone else arriving. Since this is a new ship for us, we'll probably do more wandering than usual before the sailaway.

We've done the FE before and items ranged from custom CDs to pencils to pirate duckies

 

[ChocolateTrish]

I might just have to get the creative juices flowing and make a homemade FE. I think this is going to be a lot of fun.

Oh definately ... have a go ... its not too difficult !!!

Ive been looking for some gifts to put into the other FE`s but i just havent got a clue so ........ Is there anything that is a popular gift ??? ... give me some ideas .... We are from Liverpool, UK if that helps!!!

Also Im not sure if my PM`s are getting through so could u let meknow that u have got my message yesterday please ... I was giving all our details.

Thanks Trish xxxxx

 

[Roadweaver]

I might just have to get the creative juices flowing and make a homemade FE. I think this is going to be a lot of fun.

Homemade FE's is the reason I wanted to get in this, love seeing everyones creativity. In the only FE that I was in, I received a picture frame that had been painted by the children and decorated, a lady even crocheted Wave Phone Holders for everyone.

 

[mickeymedic]

Oh definately ... have a go ... its not too difficult !!!

Ive been looking for some gifts to put into the other FE`s but i just havent got a clue so ........ Is there anything that is a popular gift ??? ... give me some ideas .... We are from Liverpool, UK if that helps!!!

Also Im not sure if my PM`s are getting through so could u let meknow that u have got my message yesterday please ... I was giving all our details.

Thanks Trish xxxxx

It looks like your PMs aren't getting through. I'll send you a PM with my email - let me know if you don't receive it.

 

[ChocolateTrish]

It looks like your PMs aren't getting through. I'll send you a PM with my email - let me know if you don't receive it.

thanks ... i will go and check my messages xxxx

 

[mickeymedic]

I am starting to consider the possibility of renting a cabana at Serenity Bay on Castaway Cay. But the $400 price tag is a little (OK -a lot) out of our budget. So, I was thinking it wouldn't be so bad if we shared the cabana and split the cost with 2-4 other adults. I know we can't even try to reserve one until we board - so there is no guarantee that we would even get a cabana. But, is there anyone else who might be interested in sharing a cabana?

 

[tstobb]

I am starting to consider the possibility of renting a cabana at Serenity Bay on Castaway Cay. But the $400 price tag is a little (OK -a lot) out of our budget. So, I was thinking it wouldn't be so bad if we shared the cabana and split the cost with 2-4 other adults. I know we can't even try to reserve one until we board - so there is no guarantee that we would even get a cabana. But, is there anyone else who might be interested in sharing a cabana?

We were pondering the same thing. There's a thread here about the cabanas vs massage package:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39995028#post39995028

 

[mickeymedic]

Ooooh. Choices. I think we're still leaning towards the cabana...actually I should say that "I" am still leaning towards the cabana. DH still thinks it is ridiculous to spend several hundred dollars for a hut. However, I'm thinking I can probably sway him if we are splitting the cost with others. Also, since I have to limit my exposure to the sun, it would be a great way for us to get to actually spend the whole day at Castaway Cay instead of retreating back to the ship after a couple of hours.

 

[Roadweaver]

Ooooh. Choices. I think we're still leaning towards the cabana...actually I should say that "I" am still leaning towards the cabana. DH still thinks it is ridiculous to spend several hundred dollars for a hut. However, I'm thinking I can probably sway him if we are splitting the cost with others. Also, since I have to limit my exposure to the sun, it would be a great way for us to get to actually spend the whole day at Castaway Cay instead of retreating back to the ship after a couple of hours.

Don't forget, all non-motorized things are included in the price, i.e. the bicycles.
Also snacks are included and will be refilled if you need them.

 

[mickeymedic]

Don't forget, all non-motorized things are included in the price, i.e. the bicycles.
Also snacks are included and will be refilled if you need them.

Very good points!

 

[MikellaCinderella]

Hi everyone! My youngest daughter (age 6) and I will be joining you on this cruise! This will be my 7th Disney cruise, but 1st on the Dream! Super excited to check out the Dream! All of our previous cruises were 7 nights, except one 4 night...and I swore I'd never book less than a 7 night again. It just seems like once you get settled in, you are getting right back off the ship. Anyways, here I am booking a 3 nighter. LOL! I just HAVE to check out the Dream...and can't stand waiting until 2012 to sail the Fantasy 7 night itineraries! We will all sail as a family again in 2012 on the Fantasy. I will probably book that trip while onboard the Dream in Sept! My older two children (son- 16 and daughter 13) didn't really care about taking this short cruise, so it's just the little one and I! Although a seasoned DisCruiser, this will be our first stateroom with a balcony! Woo hoo!

We would love to join in on the FE's! Haven't gotten a chance to participate in them yet. Our last cruise was 02/2009 and hadn't even heard of them at that point. This will be fun! Mickeymedic- I will send you a PM!